Lexicon Mots Croisés Luxe c.1960 – French Educational Card Game

Produced by the renowned Miro Company, France, this ingenious card game combines the pleasures of playing cards, crossword puzzles, word-building challenges, and educational entertainment.

Dating from approximately 1960–1965, the game reflects the golden age of French family and educational games, when manufacturers sought to combine learning with leisure through attractive and innovative designs.

Condition

🔹 Cards remain in very good vintage condition with light signs of use
🔹 Original instruction booklet in FRENCH present with expected age-related wear
🔹 Deluxe red plastic case remains bright and attractive
🔹 Minor signs of age consistent with careful use and storage
🔹 Overall a very well-preserved and complete example

🪶 Collector's Note

During the 1950s and 1960s, companies such as Miro transformed educational games into stylish household objects. The Lexicon Mots Croisés Luxe is one of the most original examples of this trend, turning vocabulary building and spelling into an engaging card game suitable for both children and adults.

Beyond its gaming appeal, the set is admired today for its striking mid-century design, particularly the iconic red molded plastic case that distinguishes the deluxe edition from standard releases. Complete examples retaining the original booklet, tray, and case have become increasingly difficult to find, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of vintage games, educational toys, typography, and French design.